A hazard control program consists of all steps necessary to protect workers from exposure to a substance or system, the training and the procedures required to monitor worker exposure and their health to hazards such as chemicals, materials or substance, or other types of hazards such as noise and vibration. A written workplace hazard control program should outline which methods are being used to control the exposure and how these controls will be monitored for effectiveness.
How do I know what kind of control is needed?
Selecting an appropriate control is not always easy. It often involves doing a risk assessment to evaluate and prioritize the hazards and risks. In addition, both "normal" and any potential or unusual situations must be studied. Each program should be specially designed to suit the needs of the individual workplace. Hence, no two programs will be exactly alike.
Choosing a control method may involve:
Evaluating and selecting temporary and permanent controls.
Implementing temporary measures until permanent (engineering) controls can be put in place.
Implementing permanent controls when reasonably practicable.
For example, in the case of a noise hazard, temporary measures might require workers to use hearing protection. Long term, permanent controls might use engineering methods to remove or isolate the noise source.
Why should a workplace implement hazard controls?
Some hazards and their controls will be specifically outlined in legislation. In all cases, the employer has a duty of due diligence and is responsible for 'taking all reasonable precautions, under the particular circumstances, to prevent injuries or accidents in the workplace'.
In situations where there is not a clear way to control a hazard, or if legislation does not impose a limit or guideline, you should seek guidance from occupational health professionals such as an occupational hygienist or safety professional about what is the "best practice" or "standard practice" when working in that situation.
There is NOT a fine line between safe and unsafe
Figure 1
Remember!
A legal limit or guideline (such as an exposure limit) should never be viewed as a line between "safe" and "unsafe". The best approach is to always keep exposures or the risk of a hazard as low as possible.
What are the main ways to control a hazard?
The main ways to control a hazard include:
Elimination (including substitution): remove the hazard from the workplace, or substitute (replace) hazardous materials or machines with less hazardous ones.
Engineering Controls: includes designs or modifications to plants, equipment, ventilation systems, and processes that reduce the source of exposure.
Administrative Controls: controls that alter the way the work is done, including timing of work, policies and other rules, and work practices such as standards and operating procedures (including training, housekeeping, and equipment maintenance, and personal hygiene practices).
Personal Protective Equipment: equipment worn by individuals to reduce exposure such as contact with chemicals or exposure to noise.
These methods are also known as the "hierarchy of control". Some sources may use a variation of this hierarchy. For example, the CSA Standard 1002-12: Occupational health and safety – Hazard identification and elimination and risk assessment and control includes a level called "systems that increase awareness of potential hazards". This systems level is placed in between engineering controls and administrative controls.
However, regardless of the number of levels included, the hierarchy should be considered in the order presented (it is always best to try to eliminate the hazard first, etc).
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What is a hazard control program?
A hazard control program consists of all steps necessary to protect workers from exposure to a substance or system, the training and the procedures required to monitor worker exposure and their health to hazards such as chemicals, materials or substance, or other types of hazards such as noise and vibration. A written workplace hazard control program should outline which methods are being used to control the exposure and how these controls will be monitored for effectiveness.
How do I know what kind of control is needed?
Selecting an appropriate control is not always easy. It often involves doing a risk assessment to evaluate and prioritize the hazards and risks. In addition, both "normal" and any potential or unusual situations must be studied. Each program should be specially designed to suit the needs of the individual workplace. Hence, no two programs will be exactly alike.
Choosing a control method may involve:
Evaluating and selecting temporary and permanent controls.
Implementing temporary measures until permanent (engineering) controls can be put in place.
Implementing permanent controls when reasonably practicable.
For example, in the case of a noise hazard, temporary measures might require workers to use hearing protection. Long term, permanent controls might use engineering methods to remove or isolate the noise source.
Why should a workplace implement hazard controls?
Some hazards and their controls will be specifically outlined in legislation. In all cases, the employer has a duty of due diligence and is responsible for 'taking all reasonable precautions, under the particular circumstances, to prevent injuries or accidents in the workplace'.
In situations where there is not a clear way to control a hazard, or if legislation does not impose a limit or guideline, you should seek guidance from occupational health professionals such as an occupational hygienist or safety professional about what is the "best practice" or "standard practice" when working in that situation.
There is NOT a fine line between safe and unsafe
Figure 1
Remember!
A legal limit or guideline (such as an exposure limit) should never be viewed as a line between "safe" and "unsafe". The best approach is to always keep exposures or the risk of a hazard as low as possible.
What are the main ways to control a hazard?
The main ways to control a hazard include:
Elimination (including substitution): remove the hazard from the workplace, or substitute (replace) hazardous materials or machines with less hazardous ones.
Engineering Controls: includes designs or modifications to plants, equipment, ventilation systems, and processes that reduce the source of exposure.
Administrative Controls: controls that alter the way the work is done, including timing of work, policies and other rules, and work practices such as standards and operating procedures (including training, housekeeping, and equipment maintenance, and personal hygiene practices).
Personal Protective Equipment: equipment worn by individuals to reduce exposure such as contact with chemicals or exposure to noise.
These methods are also known as the "hierarchy of control". Some sources may use a variation of this hierarchy. For example, the CSA Standard 1002-12: Occupational health and safety – Hazard identification and elimination and risk assessment and control includes a level called "systems that increase awareness of potential hazards". This systems level is placed in between engineering controls and administrative controls.
However, regardless of the number of levels included, the hierarchy should be considered in the order presented (it is always best to try to eliminate the hazard first, etc).
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